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Definition
A family man; a husband who is dedicated to his home life and enjoys staying at home with his family.
How it's used
This term carries a positive connotation of reliability and devotion to the family unit. It specifically highlights a man who prioritizes domestic life over social outings or nightlife. While it describes a lifestyle, it is often used as a compliment to describe someone who is responsible and caring toward their spouse and children.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the term 宅男, which refers to a socially awkward or introverted person who stays home to play games or browse the internet. 住家男人 implies a sense of maturity and family responsibility, whereas 宅男 often carries a more negative or stereotypical connotation of someone who avoids social interaction.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
